MSI Claw 8 AI+
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The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a Windows gaming handheld released in 2025 by MSI. It is built around the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with 32 GB LPDDR5X (8533 MHz), has a 8.0 inch IPS Touchscreen 1920 x 1200 display, and uses a 80 Wh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is PS3 full speed, placing it in the high-end tier for PC games and high-end emulation. Notable hardware features include active cooling, video output, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2x Thunderbolt 4.
How far can it go?
Comfortably runs everything up to PlayStation 3 at full speed.
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Realistic ceiling: Gamecube, Wii, 3DS, PS2 fully playable
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Lunar Lake 4x P Cores / 4x E Cores |
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X (8533 MHz) |
| Screen size | 8.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| PPI | 283.02 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Battery | 80 Wh |
| Cooling | Dual fans, dual heat pipes |
| Storage | Internal 1 TB M.2 NVMe 4.0 SSD, External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2x Thunderbolt 4 |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| Charge port | USB-C x2 Top facing |
| Video output | USB-C video out Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing |
| Dimensions | 299 mm x 126 mm x 24 mm |
| Weight | 795 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Sandstorm |
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